Overview
CHP of the Achinsk Alumina Combine (TPP AGK) is a 320 MW coal-fired power plant in Russia, operated by OK Rusal. It provides combined heat and power for industrial and residential needs.
The CHP of the Achinsk Alumina Combine (TPP AGK) is a coal-fired combined heat and power plant located in Achinsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. With a capacity of 320 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within Russia's extensive coal power generation sector. The plant is owned by OK Rusal, a major aluminum producer, and serves the energy-intensive alumina refining operations at the Achinsk combine. As a coal-fired plant, TPP AGK operates under Russia's national emission standards, which set limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant uses subcritical technology typical of older Russian coal units. Russia's power generation sector is heavily reliant on coal and natural gas, with coal accounting for a significant share of electricity and heat production in Siberia. The plant plays a critical role in supplying both electricity and heat to the Achinsk alumina combine and the surrounding community. Its cogeneration capability improves overall fuel efficiency compared to separate heat and power generation. The facility's location in Siberia, a region with abundant coal reserves, aligns with the local energy strategy of utilizing domestic fuel sources.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns. Achinsk is an industrial city, and the plant's emissions add to the regional pollution load. The facility's age and subcritical technology result in lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to modern supercritical or CCGT plants. Proximity to residential areas may increase population exposure to pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Achinsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, at coordinates 56.2332 N, 90.4042 E.
The plant has a capacity of 320 MW, making it a medium-scale coal-fired power plant.
The plant is owned by OK Rusal, a leading global aluminum producer.
Coal power plants in Russia must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulates, as well as ambient air quality standards. The country is also a party to the UNFCCC and has carbon reduction commitments.
CHP plants are common in Russia, providing both electricity and heat for district heating systems. They improve overall energy efficiency and are integral to urban and industrial energy supply.